High Key Photo

[TobyMac]

Took this today as part of a project and really love how it came out.
C&C welcome


HighKey.50 by Tobias Weber, on Flickr

[HMW12]

Very nice. I do find the bits of feathers that are overhanging her right eye a bit distracting though

[Captured]

I agree with Helen- and if I were to continue to edit this photo- I would try to take out the yellow from the corner of the left eye, and even the pinkinsh blue color underneath- to equalize the skin.... Also, I really don't like the shadow that is on the right side- maybe there is a way to reduce the darkness in post process? Or next time pay attention to the shadows and try to fill them in w/ reflector of some sort?? No clue, just opinions/observations.
Krisztina

[TobyMac]

Thanks guys Now that you point out the feathers I agree, didn't notice at first, as for the shadows, I did try, the problem was that it was only me and the model in a DIY studio with only a stand for the flash so it was very difficult holding a reflector.As to the pp I tried a couple of things and will try to do what you pointed out as well.

[Captured]

Thanks guys Now that you point out the feathers I agree, didn't notice at first, as for the shadows, I did try, the problem was that it was only me and the model in a DIY studio with only a stand for the flash so it was very difficult holding a reflector.As to the pp I tried a couple of things and will try to do what you pointed out as well.

Would the self timer (if that option is avail) help?

[TobyMac]

I thought of that but timing became a problem and getting the right mood in the eyes and I still had the problem of not knowing exactly where I was reflecting the flash light, because it was just a speedlight and has no modeling lamp it was all a lot of guess work.

[ggt]

Such beautiful eyes --and the white feathers complement them in a wonderful way! I agree about the shadow under the right eye --I'd probably like to see a big more of the bridge of her nose on that side as well. The feather hanging over that eye doesn't bother me --it seems to add balance without distracting from the vivid quality of her eyes. Really, really cool composition. It wouldn't work with a different model.

I'm always totally jealous of beautiful colored eyes! LOL

[TobyMac]

Thanks Gretchen She really does have the most interesting eyes, they tend to change color depending on mood and what she wears

[JPS]

Hi Tobias,
I like this picture just as you have posted. But if you feel the shadow is a problem a bit of PP could help.
Here's a quick try, I'm sure you could make a better effort if you felt the need.
Thanks for sharing.

[TobyMac]

Thanks John Not quite sure which one I like more now that I see an edited version, but I am still rather happy with my results

[CNelson]

Very well done!

Chuck

[TobyMac]

Thank Chuck

[Jos G]

In studio work, a remote control (wired or wireless) is a very welcome tool.

[TobyMac]

Yeah I have one wireless trigger but that was used to fire the flash unfortunately